SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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|
Dean: Thomas
L. Wells (251) 460-6283 |
|
E-mail:
twells@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
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| Associate Dean:
Ellwood B. Hannum (251) 460-6283 |
| E-mail: ehannum@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
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| FAX: (251) 460-7824 |
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School
of Continuing Education and Special Programs web
site
http://www.southalabama.edu/scesp |
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| Department
of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Department
of Conference Activities and Special Courses |
| Developmental
Studies Program |
| Department
of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education |
| The
Center for Emergency Response Training |
| Department
of English as a Second Language |
| International
Programs and Development |
| Cooperative
Education Program |
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| The primary
mission of the School of Continuing Education
and Special Programs is one of advocacy for the
adult and non-traditional student in the Metro-Mobile
area. This includes providing educational services
to individual students as well as to institutional
clients. Various formats exist by which the school
delivers educational programs to meet its stated
mission. Both non-credit and credit programs assist
individuals and institutions in meeting their
educational objectives. |
| The
Department of Conference Activities and Special
Courses provides noncredit courses, conferences
and workshops, cultural offerings, lecture series,
and special education services projects. Programs
are designed to serve the needs of business and
industry, help individuals lead more useful lives,
challenge the active mind, employ leisure time
more wisely, and develop better citizenship. |
| Noncredit
course offerings have included courses in a number
of areas: conversational languages, supervision
and management, computer literacy and application,
art, music, literature, secretarial skills, communication,
photography and leisure activities. |
| Continuing
Education Units are awarded to individuals attending
noncredit courses and other noncredit activities.
One CEU is awarded for each ten hours of class
contact. Students may receive a certificate indicating
that they have completed the course satisfactorily
and may request a transcript which includes the
noncredit courses, conferences, institutes and
workshops they have satisfactorily completed plus
the number of CEU’s earned for each noncredit
activity. |
| The
Department of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies
offers the Adult Degree Program. This program
is designed to give the adult student a variety
of options in earning a Bachelor’s degree
tailored to meet the student’s needs and
interests. The department also administers the
Weekend College enabling adult students to take
courses from the University’s regular curriculum
in a weekend format. |
| Evening
Studies and Weekend College offer persons who
are employed during the day an opportunity to
pursue their college education on a part-time
basis without interfering with their employment.
Adults enrolling in evening and weekend classes
at the University are either (1) pursuing undergraduate
and graduate degree programs; (2) taking credit
courses without reference to a degree; or (3)
enrolled in credit courses as an auditor. |
| Evening
and weekend courses are the same as those offered
during the day in content, quality, and quantity
of work required. Degree students enrolling in
evening and weekend classes meet the same academic
requirements for course prerequisites and, upon
completion of a degree program, receive the same
degree as day students. Because of limited course
offerings in some academic areas, evening students
may find it necessary to enroll in day classes
to complete part of their degree requirements. |
| The
admission requirements for adult students are
similar to those for traditional students. An
application for admission to the University is
required, as well as high school or other transcripts
and credentials. (See admission section) |
| Adult
students may enroll for evening credit classes
which apply toward the degrees of Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business
Administration, or Master of Education. |
| Some
credit courses meet one evening a week while others
meet two evenings. Check the schedule of courses
for specific information. Part-time evening students
are advised to take no more than three courses
each semester if they are employed on a full-time
basis. If further information concerning evening
credit courses is desired, individuals may contact
the Admissions Office, or Dean’s Office of
the college involved. |
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| UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTH ALABAMA BROOKLEY CENTER |
| Director:
Pat Downing (251) 431-6445 |
| Operations
Manager: Jim Dykes (251) 431-6430 |
| Business
Manager: Wince Brandon (251) 431-6401 |
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| The
University of South Alabama Brookley Center is
a 327-acre campus that includes conference, meeting,
and training facilities, lodging, complete dining
services including catered events and special
functions, administrative offices, and residential
housing units. The recreational activities provided
are: a swimming pool, jogging areas, and the 18-hole
Gulf Pines Golf Course and Clubhouse. The Center
offers special programs, seminars, conferences,
workshops, and other educational and training
programs. The Academic units housed on the USA
Brookley Center include the Department of Conference
Activities and Special Courses, the Department
of Emergency Medical Services Training, the Center
for Emergency Response Training, and educational
leasing facilities. In any given year, the USA
Brookley Center will serve between 25,000 and
40,000 people. |
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| UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTH ALABAMA BALDWIN COUNTY |
| Director:
Phillip Norris (251) 928-8133 |
| Associate
Director: Cindy Wilson |
| Assistant
Director: Linda Garrett |
| Head
of Informational and Library Services: Ann Taylor
Blauer |
| Coordinator
of Noncredit Programs: Linda Garrett |
| Home Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/usabc |
| E-mail: usabc@usouthal.edu |
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| The
University of South Alabama Baldwin County (USABC)
campus was created in August, 1984, to meet the
upper-division, higher-education needs of one
of the fastest growing and most diverse counties
in Alabama. The campus is located in downtown
Fairhope. The administration building is at 10
North Summit Street and the classroom complex
is at the corner of Summit Street and St. James
Place. |
| Academic
offerings are concentrated in liberal arts, business,
education, and nursing on the undergraduate
level and education courses are offered on the
graduate level. The nursing
program allows a student who has completed general
requirements to complete the bachelor of science
in nursing courses in Baldwin County. The Adult Degree Program is an option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree and an advisor is available to assist students in the program. Academic
courses at the branch campus are taught by University of South Alabama
faculty. |
| Credit
courses are offered during the day and the evening
in Fairhope and most courses meet once a week.
A computer laboratory is available for student
and faculty use. USABC offers noncredit courses
to people in the area during the fall and spring
semesters. |
| USABC
is committed to providing the same high-quality
educational experiences in Baldwin County that
are provided on the main campus of the University
of South Alabama. |
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|
DEPARTMENT
OF ADULT INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
|
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| Chair:
Joyce C. Woodruff (251) 460-6263 |
| Professors:
Hannum, Wells |
| Assistant
Professors: Lauderdale, Norris, Wilson, Woodruff |
| Academic
Advisors: Fishman, Garrett (USABC) |
| Academic
Counselor: Williamson |
| Home
Page:
www.southalabama.edu/ais |
| E-mail:
ais@usouthal.edu
|
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| The
Department of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies provides opportunities for adult students through
two programs: the
Adult Degree Program, a flexible, individually
designed interdisciplinary degree program and
Weekend College, a coordinated effort to offer
University courses during weekend hours. |
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| ADULT
DEGREE PROGRAM |
| Adult
students frequently have unique goals, along with
other primary life responsibilities, that necessitate
a more flexible approach to the design of learning
experiences, the scheduling of classes, and the
formulation of a program of study. To meet these
needs, the Adult Degree Program offers a major
in Adult Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) leading
to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
degree. |
| Upon
completion of the baccalaureate, graduates should
be able to: |
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1)
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Understand
and appreciate the interdisciplinary approach
to learning; |
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2)
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Clarify
their educational and professional goals
and plan a program of study to achieve those
goals; |
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3)
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Express
themselves effectively orally and in writing; |
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4)
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Understand
and apply knowledge of adult development
personally and professionally; |
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5)
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Appreciate
individual and cultural differences and
collaborate effectively with colleagues
of diverse backgrounds; |
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6)
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Identify
and articulate important questions and problems
related to one's interests, education, and
career, and develop and execute research
strategies for discovering viable solutions; |
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7)
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Organize
and present research findings effectively; |
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8)
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Complete
an individualized degree program of study
that meets their educational and professional
needs. |
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| Students
applying to the Adult Degree Program must satisfy
general requirements for admission to the University
of South Alabama (see “Admission to the University”).
In addition, applicants must be at least twenty-five
years of age or fulfill the following definition
of an adult learner: someone who has assumed major
responsibilities and/or commitments of adulthood
(work, family, community), who is operating independently
in society, and whose principal identity is other
than that of a full-time student. |
| Each
adult student’s individualized, interdisciplinary
program of study is planned in consultation with
an academic advisor. Students choose one of the
following fields of study: Administrative Sciences,
Liberal Studies, Applied Sciences, Applied Arts,
Human Services, Community Services, or Professional
Development. All programs of study must consist
of a minimum of 128 credit hours. Course requirements
necessitate that students be enrolled for
a minimum of three terms as an AIS major
before graduation. |
| The
degree program begins with a required three semester
hour foundation course, AIS 101: “Theories
and Principles of Adult Learning” or AIS
301: “Adult Learning—Critical Reflections.”
All students must satisfy the University’s
general education requirements (See “Academic
Policies and Procedures”). |
| In
addition to the general requirements, each student
must complete 15
hours of general competencies (CIS 150 or its
equivalent, an advanced writing course such as
EH 372 or Mgt. 305, a statistics course such as
ST 210 or AIS 300, a course
in adult development such as AIS 401 or SY 220,
and a course in cultural diversity such as AIS
320 or EDF 315) and an individualized 54-hour
field of study, with at least 30 hours from upper
division courses. The field of study, designed
in consultation with an academic advisor, must
include at least three disciplines, each of which
must be represented by a minimum of 12 credit
hours of appropriate course work (6
of which must be 300-400 level), relevant
supporting courses, and a senior project (see
AIS 430 course description). The field of study
forms part of the graduation plan, which all majors
must submit to the AIS department for approval
by their senior year. |
| A
minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in all course
work undertaken at the University of South Alabama
and a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in the
field of study are required for graduation. |
| Students
with a 3.5 overall GPA and
60 hours of credit from USA are encouraged
to apply for AIS departmental honors at the beginning
of their senior year. Contact the AIS department
for honors requirements. |
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|
WEEKEND COLLEGE
|
| The
University of South Alabama offers courses from
its regular curriculum on the weekend. These courses
are taught by University faculty and are adapted
to the weekend format to provide flexible scheduling
options for nontraditional students. The Weekend
College program is coordinated through the Department
of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies. The scheduling
of classes is done by the appropriate departments
and colleges. |
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| PRIOR
LEARNING ASSESSMENT CENTER |
| The
Prior Learning Assessment Center, housed in the
AIS Department, serves as
a central location where potential and enrolled
USA students can obtain information and advising
on programs available at
the University for
the assessment of experiential and non-collegiate-sponsored
learning. The center is also the primary academic
unit responsible for the coordination and administration
of the prior learning assessment by portfolio
program. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF ADULT INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (AIS) COURSES |
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| DEPARTMENT
OF CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL COURSES |
| |
| Chair:
Martha M. Matherne (251) 431-6411 |
| Program
Directors: Sue Allison, Virtie Bell, Laurent Cadden, Carolyn Dunnam, Julia McKinnell, Patricia
Miles |
| Marketing
Specialist: Lovelace Cook |
| Home
Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/casc |
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| Serving
as a community outreach arm of the University
of South Alabama’s School of Continuing Education
and Special Programs, the Department of Conference
Activities and Special Courses provides a wide
range of noncredit educational opportunities designed
to meet the needs of both specialized organizations
and individuals. Located at the USA Brookley campus,
this department reaches numerous groups, including
business and industry, health care providers,
governmental agencies, and individuals seeking
personal enrichment or career enhancement. |
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| PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES |
| Programs
emphasize education and training for the working
professional in the form of seminars, workshops,
conferences, and in-house programs. University
faculty as well as local and national experts
from many fields actively participate in the development
and instruction of these programs. Additionally,
conferences focusing on specific topics of interest,
such as alcohol and drug abuse, are offered annually. |
| Seminars
and workshops are offered on an open-enrollment
and an in-house (contract) basis. Open-enrollment
programs are designed to meet the training and
development needs of a variety of organizations.
Program participants are drawn from throughout
the region and the nation. In-house (contract)
training programs are designed to meet the education
and training needs of a specific organization.
Services include needs assessment, course development
and delivery of training. USA instructional resources
travel throughout the country to deliver these
programs at sites selected by the contacting organization.
Topics include supervision, communication, management,
information technology certification training,
computer software applications, business and technical
writing. |
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| SPECIAL
COURSES |
| Special
Courses are noncredit, short courses designed
with the concept of lifelong learning in mind.
Personal enrichment, career development, and general
educational enhancement for individuals throughout
the community are offered during spring, summer, fall, and winter terms each year.
Most courses are held during evening or weekend
hours once or twice a week for a period of four
to eight weeks. |
| Topics
offered include art, music, dance, health and
fitness, languages, cooking, and other fields
concerned with improving the quality of life.
Several certificate programs are also offered
for individuals seeking vocational development
in areas such as data processing, paralegal, secretarial,
accounting, medical office management, photography,
and administrative careers. Academic examination
review classes are also offered, including ACT
and SAT reviews for high school students and GRE,
GMAT, LSAT, and LPC reviews for college graduates. |
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| PROGRAMS
FOR MATURE LEARNERS |
| Elderhostel
is a national residential program designed for
individuals over the age of 55. Participants’
length of stay is one week during which they take
a variety of classes similar to those offered
through Special Courses. Educational content is
diverse and utilizes both USA faculty and local
experts. USA is an Elderhostel super-site offering
over 90 programs annually. |
| Odyssey
USA is a self-managed study program
for mature learners in the local community. It
is affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network,
an organization formed in 1988 to encourage the
lifelong learning movement at a national level.
An Executive Board of elected members provides
leadership for issues relating to curriculum development
and the operation of the organization. |
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| PROGRAMS
FOR YOUTH |
| The
USA Camps Program has a dual purpose. It manages
most camps sponsored by the University of South Alabama
and facilitates all non-University camps utilizing
USA’s facilities and services. |
| The
goal is to provide educational opportunities for
the mental and physical development of young people.
|
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| OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES |
| The
Department of Conference Activities and Special
Courses facility at the USA Brookley Center houses
two computer laboratories.
The labs are used
for workshops and short courses sponsored by the
University. It is also available on a rental basis,
to organizations conducting their own training. |
| Suitcase
Studies combines the ease and enjoyment
of group travel with a dynamic educational focus.
Faculty escorts and local specialists share insights
about the cultural, historical and geographic
aspects of the destination. |
| |
| DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL
STUDIES |
| |
| Chair:
Dorothy C. Mollise (251) 460-7155 |
| Associate
Professor: Mollise |
| Instructors:
Bru, Matthews, Rowe |
| Academic
Advisor: LaDora Howard |
| Web
Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/developmentalstudiesprogram |
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| The
Mission of the Developmental Studies Program is
to produce courses and instructional support services
of excellence that address the special needs of
the people it serves, students with deficiencies
in their preparation for collegiate study and
other students in transition to the University.
The courses and services offered to underprepared
and transitional students, whether Developmental
Studies or regular admission students, provide
them with opportunities to strengthen the basic
skills necessary for academic success; to explore
career options and preparation; to access campus
activities, programs, and services; and to become
active participants in the University community. |
| Students
admitted to the University through the Developmental
Studies Program (DSP) typically do not have the
high school grades or ACT (or SAT) scores generally
required for college admission but have shown
a potential for academic success in an institution
of higher education. Students admitted to Developmental
Studies are required to complete DS
011 Study Skills, DS
014 Writing, and a mathematics sequence:
DS 081 Prealgebra,
DS 083 Elementary
Algebra, and DS 084
Intermediate Algebra. Each student’s first
required mathematics course is determined by placement
testing conducted during Orientation. The mathematics courses have required
labs in the program’s computer learning lab,
a valuable resource for students. |
| All
DSP courses include information on study techniques
and general coping strategies necessary for college
success. Classes are small and tutoring is provided.
Acceptances to the program are limited. DSP courses
are also open to University students who are not admitted through the Developmental Studies
Program. |
| Credits
earned in DS do not meet degree requirements within
the University; however, credits earned do carry
institutional nondegree
credit and allow students to qualify for financial
aid. Grades earned are computed into the overall
GPA in most colleges and hours are counted toward
classification (sophomore, etc.). |
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| ADMISSIONS |
| Applicants
must follow the general University admission policies
and procedures. The Office of Admissions uses
the following criteria for ACT composite scores
and high school grade point averages. |
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ACT
Composite Score
|
High
School GPA
|
Admission
Status
|
| 18 |
2.50
or greater |
Regular
Admission |
| 18 |
2.00-2.49 |
Developmental
Studies Program |
| 15-17 |
2.00
or greater |
Developmental
Studies Program |
| 15-18 |
less
than 2.00 |
Not
Admitted |
| less
than 15 |
|
Not
Admitted |
|
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| PROMOTION
AND COMPLETION POLICIES |
| Students
admitted to the Developmental Studies Program
are advised by the DSP Academic Advisor, and their
records remain in Developmental Studies for a
minimum of two semesters. During this time, progress
is closely monitored; evaluation by instructors
and the Academic Advisor is ongoing. Student records
are released to the major
department after all program requirements
have been successfully completed and
the student has attained
a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Students
may take approved academic courses applicable
toward a degree while enrolled in the Developmental
Studies Program. Developmental Studies courses
must be taken each semester until program requirements
have been met. DS courses carry grades of A, B, C, or F. Developmental Studies
students must repeat any required DS courses in
which a passing grade is not received. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (DS) COURSES |
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| NEW
STUDENT SEMINAR |
| The
University’s ESSENCE Program provides freshmen
the opportunity to participate in activities designed
to ease the transition to the University. One
component of the program is CP 100, New Student
Seminar. This course for first-time students assists
with maximizing the student’s potential to
achieve academic success and to adjust responsibly
to the individual and interpersonal challenges
presented by college life. |
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| CAREER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
| Career
Planning and Development is a university-wide
program offered under the aegis of the School
of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
The career courses are open to all students for credit. There are no prerequisites for
CP 150, 250 and 450. |
| The
Career Program is designed to achieve four objectives:
(1) to help students begin their academic careers with the skills necessary for college success; (2) to provide occupational exposure to students
who plan to enter medicine, dentistry, optometry,
pharmacy, or veterinary medicine; (3) to assist
students who are uncertain as to a career or a
major; and (4) to help students, especially those
in the liberal arts, launch their careers by obtaining
suitable employment upon graduation, or to help
students plan and develop their graduate or professional
education. |
| CP 150, Study Skills and College Reading, is designed to help students achieve the first objective by providing them with the study techniques, college reading strategies, and critical thinking skills necessary for success in their academic careers. |
| CP
200, Clinical Observation, is designed to help
students achieve the first objective by providing
them with actual experience in these health care
fields so that they may determine whether or not
they are suited for the careers they have chosen. |
| CP
250, Career Planning and Development, is designed
to help students achieve the second objective.
Through the use of psychological testing and systematic
self evaluation, as well as the study of occupations
and occupational trends, students are aided in
selecting a suitable career. |
| CP
450, The Job Campaign, is designed to help students
achieve the third objective. In this course, emphasis
is placed on developing strategies for obtaining
suitable positions and making career choices based
on decision theory. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF CAREER PLANNING (CP) COURSES |
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| UNIVERSITY
WRITING CENTER |
| The
University Writing Center, located in Alpha Hall
East, provides assistance in writing to any student
enrolled in classes on any of the University’s
campuses. Students work with writing consultants
one-on-one in a relaxed, informal setting to improve
their writing skills. The consulting schedule
varies slightly from semester to semester, but
information may be obtained by calling (251)460-6480. |
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| DEPARTMENT
OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) EDUCATION |
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| Chair:
David W. Burns, M.P.H. (251) 431-6418 |
| Program
Directors: Garmon, Parker |
| Medical
Director: Frank S. Pettyjohn, M.D. |
| Instructors:
Burns, Curry, Garmon, Parker, Varner |
| Academic
Advisors: Burns, Curry, Garmon, Parker, Varner |
| Part-time
Instructors: Vinson, Sims |
| Clinical
Coordinator: Erwin |
| CME
Coordinator: Faggard |
| Home
Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/ems |
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| The
University of South Alabama Department of EMS
Education offers two academic certificate programs
for students interested in pursuing a career in
the field of emergency medical services (EMS).
The Department provides this education and training
at two nationally established levels of competency:
EMT Basic and Paramedic. Successful completion
of the EMT Basic program (which can be completed
in one academic semester) is a prerequisite to
the Paramedic program. Together, both programs
can be completed in six semesters. Students may,
however, elect to complete only the EMT Basic
level of training. After successful completion
of each level of training, the student is eligible
to sit for the National Registry of EMT’s
(NREMT) certification examination. Successful
completion of this examination is mandatory for
licensure to practice in the State of Alabama.
Those who complete both levels of training and
certification are qualified to work in many areas
of out-of-hospital emergency medical care, including
ambulance services, fire rescue departments, and
industrial health and safety settings. Some graduates
are welcome additions to hospital staffs. |
| Students
desiring to pursue a bachelor’s degree with
an emphasis in emergency medical services may
do so through a cooperative arrangement between
the Department of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies
(AIS) and the Department of Emergency Medical
Services Education. Students interested in a Bachelor’s
degree should consult a representative from the
Department of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies.
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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
|
| The
department’s Paramedic Program is fully accredited
by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee
on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the
EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). |
| |
|
ADMISSIONS
|
| Criteria
for general admission of EMT Basic students to
the University are the same as those for all students. |
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| PROGRESSION
AND COMPLETION POLICIES |
| To
progress throughout the Program, a minimum final
grade of 80% (or satisfactory, if applicable)
must be achieved in each course. The State of
Alabama mandates the National Registry of EMT’s
examination at both the EMT Basic and Paramedic
levels of practice. Only those students who have
met all academic requirements of the Program will
be eligible to sit for the National Registry examination. |
| Students
unable to satisfactorily complete the final comprehensive
examinations in EMT 495 will be required to repeat
this course the following semester. |
| Students
will be allowed to repeat a course only one time. |
| In
accordance with State EMS Rules, each student
must be a state licensed EMT Basic prior to beginning
his or her second semester of paramedic (third
semester overall) instruction. |
| All
other criteria for progression will be listed
in each course syllabus and will be mandatory. |
| |
|
CLASS AND
CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS
|
| Attendance
is mandatory. Those students who have conflicts
regarding attendance will be asked to transfer
to programs more suited to their schedules. |
| |
|
EXPENSES
|
| Students
enrolled in the EMT Basic or Paramedic program
must maintain current Healthcare Provider (CPR)
certification and must keep all immunizations
current. Students are responsible for all personal
health care expenses including expenses resulting
from injury or accidents, while engaged in learning
experiences required by the Department of EMS
Education. All students are charged once a
year for professional liability insurance. All
students are responsible for all travel expenses
to and from clinical and field internship sites.
Students are responsible for purchase of uniforms
and required clinical equipment and supplies for
internships. Tuition and fees are set by the University
of South Alabama, upon approval of the Board of
Trustees. |
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| CURRICULUM |
| The
basis for the curriculum is the current Department
of Transportation National Standard curriculum
for the EMT Basic (1994) and Paramedic (1999). |
| |
| EMT
BASIC PROGRAM |
| First
Semester |
|
| EMT 200:
Basic Emergency Care |
6
|
| EMT 205:
Basic Clinical Internship |
1
|
| EMT 206:
Basic Skills Labs |
1
|
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8
|
| Paramedic
Program Prerequisites |
|
| EMT
210 : Medical Terminology |
3
|
| EH
101: English Comp. |
3
|
| MA
110: Finite Math |
3
|
|
9
|
|
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| PARAMEDIC
PROGRAM |
| Second
Semester |
|
| EMT
310: Human Systems/Disease Process |
3
|
| EMT 335:
Essentials of Paramedicine |
3
|
| EMT 315:
EMS Pharmacology
I |
3
|
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9
|
|
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| Third
Semester |
|
| EMT 345:
EMS Pharmacology
II |
3
|
| EMT 340:
Intro to EMS Cardiology |
3
|
| EMT 350:
Patient Assessment and
Management |
3
|
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9
|
|
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| Fourth
Semester |
|
| EMT
355: Paramedic Emergency Care I |
3
|
| EMT
375: Women and Children |
3
|
| EMT 425:
Paramedic Emergency Care II |
3
|
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9
|
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| Fifth
Semester |
|
| EMT
455: Paramedic Skills Lab |
3
|
| EMT
465: Paramedic Clinical |
6
|
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9
|
|
| |
|
Sixth Semester
|
|
| EMT
440: EMS Operations/Special Consid. |
3
|
| EMT
475: Paramedic Field Internship |
6
|
| EMT 495: Comprehensive
Review and Exams |
1
|
| |
10
|
|
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| SPECIAL
NOTES |
| Academic
advising is required of all new and existing students
prior to each semester. It is the responsibility
of each student to schedule an advising session
with his or her academic advisor prior to registration
each semester. |
| All
students must successfully complete all 200 and
300 level EMT course work prior to enrolling in
EMT 455 and EMT 465. Also, students must successfully
complete EMT 425, 455 and 465 prior to enrolling
in EMT 475 or 495. |
| |
| DESCRIPTIONS
OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING (EMT) COURSES |
| |
| THE
CENTER FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING |
| |
| Director:
David W. Burns, MPH (251) 431-6418 |
| Program
Coordinator: Maxwell |
| Instructors:
Maxwell, Christian, Norton |
| Home
Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/ems/cert |
| |
| The
University of South Alabama’s Center for
Emergency Response Training (CERT) serves industry,
government and other agencies with state-of-the-art
instruction in the handling of hazardous materials
and emergency spills. Much of the training is
mandated by federal and state laws and CERT’s
programs follow the guidelines set forth by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department
of Transportation, among others. |
| As
part of the School of Continuing Education and
Special Programs, the Center’s staff works
directly with industry and other emergency response
groups to customize the training to their specific
work place hazards, through academic classroom
instruction and practical “hands-on”
scenarios. |
| Overlooking
historic Mobile Bay at USA Brookley, the CERT
lab has an impressive array of “real-world”
training devices, including actual industry props
and transportation and confined space mock-ups.
One of the best training fields in the area, it
provides an ideal environment for intensive scenario
training, allowing CERT instructors to expose
students to seemingly real hazardous materials
situations. While challenging, students often
note the “hands-on” portion of the programs
as a highlight of their course work. |
| CERT
students receive certificates of completion and
continuing education units for their participation.
Upon request, CERT will attempt to register C.E.U.s
with specific groups and organizations. The State
of Alabama Emergency Medical Services Division,
along with other state agencies, has approved
CERT’s program for elective continuing education
units. |
| Below
are CERT’s main course offerings. However,
the Center’s staff is always glad to develop
new curricula and deliver training tailored to
a client’s individual needs. |
| |
| HAZWOPER
TRAINING - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response 29 CFR 1910.120 |
| |
| HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS TECHNICIAN |
| 40
hours |
| For
individuals who respond to releases of hazardous
substances for the purpose of stopping the release
and/or workers who regularly participate in activities
conducted on hazardous waste sites who may be
required to wear personal protective equipment. |
| |
| HAZWOPER
ANNUAL REFRESHERS |
| 8
hours |
| Designed
as an annual refresher for those who have completed
Hazardous Materials Technician training. |
| |
| INCIDENT
COMMAND |
|
8 hours - Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician
(40 hours) |
| For
incident commanders who will assume control of
the incident beyond the first responder level. |
| |
| TECHNICAL
RESCUE LEVEL I (24 hours) |
| For
industrial, public safety and military emergency
responders. Course topics will include Site Operations,
Victim Management, Maintenance and Ropes/Rigging,
among others. The student will demonstrate competency
in all job performance requirements in NFPA’s
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